Sandwiched between snow capped mountains and the ocean, VANCOUVER creates a beathtaking scenic vista. The downtown area with its touristy Victorian renovated, Gastown, is a haven for clubs and restaurants. Vibrant Chinatown contains interesting shops, hotels, markets, tiny restaurants amidst the buzz of Chinese conversation. Spend a morning on Granville Island, just to stroll its shops, markets, galleries and marina. If you prefer a cultural jaunt, visit the excellent Museum of Anthropology or the Vanier Park complex which contains the Vancouver Museum, the Maritime Museum and the H.R. MacMillan Space Centre.